This introduction to the writings of Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998), the pre-eminent spokesman of the Perennialist or Traditionalist school of comparative religious thought, is the first book to present a comprehensive study of his intellectual and spiritual message. In addition to a clear explanation of Schuon''''s message of metaphysics and the great religions, Oldmeadow includes an overview of Schuon''''s paintings and poetry, and insights on prayer and virtue in the spiritual life.